This lush hand-painted watercolor is an original and distinct artwork from Japan, dating to the Late Taisho to Early Showa period (1920–1940). Measuring 16 inches by 12 inches (41 cm x 30 cm), this piece was specifically crafted by a Japanese artist to serve as a high-fidelity blueprint for yuzen resist-dye work on a silk kimono. The artwork remains in very good condition, showcasing a vibrant "all-over" pattern (sōmoyo) that reflects the bold, saturated color palettes favored during the transition into the early 20th century.

The composition is set against a deep, cool teal-green ground, which is broken up by large, dark scalloped cloud forms. Floating throughout the field are several folding fans (sensu) and a profusion of peonies (botan). Rather than traditional frames, the fans are defined by their internal patterns; one fan features a bright blue ground with white maple leaves and a fine kanoko (dappled) pattern, while another is rendered in a rich rust-red with geometric stippling. The peonies are depicted in a variety of vibrant shades, including crimson, cerulean blue, and bright yellow, with thick white outlines that mimic the paste-resist lines of the yuzen technique. Small cherry blossoms (sakura) and plum blossoms (ume) in pink and white are scattered between the larger motifs, creating a sense of a dense, blossoming garden in constant motion.

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